Wave Race 64
Release Date (US)
05/15/1996
Cheat Codes/Hints
Alternate introduction sequence
Complete all Dolphin stunts in Dolphin Park. The introduction sequence will also feature players riding on dolphins.
Baby dolphins
Select championship mode, normal, and warm up. During game play, follow the dolphin around the course three times mirroring each stunt that it performs. The dolphin will jump over the bridge after the Dolphin Park sign to confirm correct trick entry.
Big Scores
In trick mode in any level you perform a simple move such as a flip.Before the commantor will say something you pause the game and listen to what he saids. Then unpause the game and don't do another trick for the rest of the level. If your successful when you unpause the game you won't see how many points you get for your move,and when you cross the finish line at the end then you shall see how many points you get.(Hint: try to take your time before finishing)
Change view
Press C-Up and C-Down to adjust the zoom. Press C-Left and C-Right to change the camera angle.
Color select
Highlight a character and hold Up on the Analog-stick when selecting a jet ski to choose between two different color schemes.
Costume Change
When selecting your racer simply hold up on the control stick for a different costume, keep it held up and select your racer.
Dolphin Code
Select Stunt Mode on the main menu, and choose any Jet Ski. Now, go to the Dolphin Park course. During the race, you must perform each of the following stunts while still passing through every ring: a handstand, riding backwards, standing and somersaulting back, barrel roll left off a ramp, barrel roll right off a ramp, flip off a ramp, and a submarine (diving underwater from a ramp). If done correctly, a dolphin will squeak when you finish.
Now, go back to the main menu and choose Championship mode with difficulty Normal, and enter the Warm Up. While choosing your Jet Ski, hold down on the control stick or pad, and press start. You'll now be riding on the back of a dolphin!
Dolphin Intro
Once you have unlocked the dolphin for warm ups, the intro will rotate between players riding on dolphins and players riding on jetskis!
Dolphin Intro
Complete all tricks in Dolphin Park. The intro will now rotate between players on dolphins and players on jetskis.
Dolphin ride
Note: This trick will not work on v1.1 of the game. Select stunt mode and ride in Dolphin Park. Go through all the rings and perform the following stunts:
Handstand (off throttle, Down and Up) Spin (off throttle, sweep Analog-stick clockwise) Stand (off throttle, sweep Analog-stick counterclockwise) and Somersault (hold Down) Roll left (off ramp, press Right and hold Left) Roll right (off ramp, press Left and hold Right) Flip (off ramp, hold Up and press Down) Dive (off ramp, hold Down and press Up) A dolphin will squeak as you cross the finish line to confirm correct trick entry. Exit, select championship mode and the warm up option. Hold Down on the Analog-stick when selecting a character. When game play starts, your character will be riding on a dolphin. It can perform a Flip, Barrel Roll, and Submarine stunts. Note that the dolphin may only be used within this area. This secret is saved with your game, so that the stunts do not have to be repeated.
Fast recovery
Repeatedly tap A after falling off the jet ski to climb back quickly.
Gentle waves and ramps
Press B just before hitting a big wave or ramp to reduce the amount of air time.
Glacier Coast
Select expert mode and get to the seventh stage, which is Glacier Coast. You do not have to win this stage, just have to play it to unlock it in time trial, two player versus mode, and stunt mode.
Hint: Backflip
While in the air press Up, then hold Down. If you have enough air, you will land it.
Hint: Change rider's name
To change a rider name, go to options screen and select "Change Names".
Hint: Deeper dives
To do a deeper and longer dive into the water, go to the watercraft selection screen. After choosing your watercraft, select "Custom", and put the small yellow bar all the way to the "Top End" of the "Engine" bar. Start the race and when you go off a wave or a ramp and perform a dive, you will go farther into the water and stay under longer.
Hint: Double Backflip
Select M. Jeter, the third character from the left on the selection screen. You can execute a double backflip on almost all waves and every course ramp except several ramps on Glacier Island. This maneuver results in 2340 to 2600 points per jump.
Go to championship mode. select "Normal", then warm up. Choose the girl, go 106 mph off the jump, press Up and then hold Down until you land it.
Hint: Extra points
When going off a ramp in stunt mode, turn tightly immediately before the ramp and do a flip. Doing this will give you a couple hundred more points.
Pause the game immediately after a stunt and just before the announcer speaks in stunt mode. When done properly, only the announcer's voice will be heard. A large number of extra points will be awarded for simple stunts. Another way get extra points is to cross the finish time as the clock reaches zero. Use character that is second from the right when at Twilight City or Dolphin Park. Execute a sideflip back flip. These are the easier ramps to use.
Hint: Marine Fort course
Press Analog-stick Down when you go to jump the piece of cement. If you hit it halfway through, you may not wipe out.
Hint: Mid Air Corner Sharp Lee
Obtain a speed of 110 km/hr or higher and head to towards a ramp, keeping up your speed. Turn your jet ski to the left or right while in air, press B, and turn back towards the ramp.
Hint: Port Blue shortcut
Begin game play in two-player vs. mode. There a fork at the first tunnel. Follow the right side for a shortcut. Note: This cannot be done in normal mode.
Hint: Southern Island shortcut
When you approach the jump (not the one that goes over the boat) do a submarine dive to go under the wharf, which saves some time. Note: This will only work in the first lap.
How to get 2 extra courses for all modes
To do this you must do the following.
Glacier Coast
Beat the game on expert
Twilight City
Beat the game on hard.
Killer whale
Same as the baby dolphin trick, except the dolphin must be followed for twenty course laps. A killer whale will appear to lead the baby dolphins. During the second lap at Southern Island, you will hear splashing soon see a killer whale.
Penguin
Same as the baby dolphin trick, except the dolphin must be followed for one hundred course laps. The penguin will be wading around the shore.
Quick start
Hold both Gas buttons just before the announcer says, "Go!". Done properly, your speed should increase immediately to maximum power. At the start of a race when the announcer counts down, count the beats and on the word "Go", press Z. You should have near maximum power. You can get maximum power with some practice.
Quick Start
Hold both acceleration buttons just before the announcer says "GO!". Do it properly and your speed should increase immediately to maximum power.
Reverse Courses
Win the gold trophy on Expert Mode. You'll unlock the backwards version of the courses.
Reverse mode
Win the game on expert mode. After the ending sequence, return to championship mode and choose the new reverse mode option to go through the course backwards.
Reverse Time Trials
Unlock the reverse courses by getting first on expert. Once this is done, enter time trials and a new reverse option will be available. This offers time trial scores completely separate from those logged in on other difficulties. It only allows one high score instead of three, and high lap scores are not saved.
Reverse time trials
Get first on expert mode, then enter time trials section.
Slide
Press R to slide on the water.
Unlocking difficulty levels
To do this you must do the following.
Expert
Beat Hard but get first on every course.
Hard mode
Beat Normal mode and get First place